Importance of Uniform

The Importance of Uniform

Open Ended

Define the term uniform.

The distinctive clothing worn by members of the same organisation or body, or by children attending certain schools.

Noun

Remaining the same in all cases and at all times; unchanging in form or character.

Adjective

The Definition of Uniform

Link the Title

You will be given some descriptions about the benefits of unifrom. Link the most appropriate title to each one.

Multiple Choice

Link the title to the following description:

Uniform is key to building a sense of community among students, staff and the local area. Students are usually proud to represent their school.

• Sustainable Option

• Wellbeing

• Sense of Pride

• Increased Focus

• Improved Behaviour

Multiple Choice

Link the title to the following description:

When children wear a uniform, schools often report improved discipline and respect. This is because they see it as a more serious environment.

• Sustainable Option

• Wellbeing

• Sense of Pride

• Increased Focus

• Improved Behaviour

Multiple Choice

Link the title to the following description:

School uniforms play a key role in promoting self-confidence and a feeling of belonging within the student body. These remove the additional pressures of deciding what to wear and the added stress of meeting the expectations of their peers. Uniform removes the points of difference between students, thus unifying the student body. Potential bullies have one less target for their insults; it’s hard to make fun of what someone is wearing when you’re dressed exactly the same.

• Sustainable Option

• Wellbeing

• Sense of Pride

• Increased Focus

• Improved Behaviour

Multiple Choice

Link the title to the following description:

With climate change, sustainability and fast fashion taking centre stage in the media, it is important that schools consider long lasting clothing options. The removal of school specific uniforms would likely lead to an increase in parents purchasing poorer quality garments which will need to be replaced more frequently. Good quality school uniforms are designed to stand the test of time – as well as the daily trials of playground activities – and therefore provide better value for money.

• Sustainable Option

• Wellbeing

• Sense of Pride

• Increased Focus

• Improved Behaviour

Multiple Choice

Link the title to the following description:

Wearing a uniform sets a boundary by placing a pupil in a ‘working environment’ mindset and and places children on a level playing field, reducing the pressure to wear the latest fashionable brands. While non-uniform days may be exciting, research indicates that pupils viewed them as ‘non-work’ days, and teachers reported a drop in focus as a result. Uniforms make the classroom a more serious environment.

• Sustainable Option

• Wellbeing

• Sense of Pride

• Increased Focus

• Improved Behaviour

Poll

Which of the reasons for wearing uniform do you feel is the most significant?

• Increases Focus

• Improves Behaviour

• Sense of Pride

• Wellbeing

• Sustainable Option